What will the first visit for my child be like ?

We normally offer a tea-time visit, after school which could be 2-3 hours. They will be met and supervised by one of our experienced care team, and introduced to the dining area, playroom and shown where things are. We can respond to any challenges a first visit may present – not wanting to get out of the car and coming inside for the first time, handling new spaces and being prepared with relevant communication aids. Some children settle in really fast, others longer – we had one child who took 18 months to get used to being here, which is absolutely fine.

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Life at home for a family that has a child with disabilities is exhausting, challenging, and often non stop Respite is essential for families to cope, knowing that they can recharge ready to provide continued care at home.

Life at home for a family that has a child with disabilities is exhausting, challenging, and often non stop Respite is essential for families to cope, knowing that they can recharge ready to provide continued care at home.

As the summer holidays come to a finish for another year one Cherry Trees parent recounts the realities of booking a foreign holiday abroad for her family. Navigating busy airports, foreign restaurants and getting onto the beach become different territories for a traveller with disabilities. She shares her tips to aid bookings for other families in future.

2019 is a big year for our charity with increasing numbers of families coming to us for support, a calendar of exciting events and work on raising our profile underway. We have six new volunteering opportunities we need help with - could it be you ?
Our volunteers are the lifeblood of Cherry Trees and without their tremendous support and our donors Cherry Trees would not exist. Voluntary support enables us to keep investing in our respite care which families so desperately come to us for.

Every donation no matter how small or large is making a difference to every family that needs respite care for their child with disability. Your donation helps to keep families together.
Thank you so much for your support.

The entry ballot for 2019 is now closed. We are delighted to announce we have 19 riders taking part on behalf of Cherry Trees.
If are one of our 19 riders check out the page for training support. Not one of our riders, but fancy possibly riding for us next year ? Register your interest here for 2020.